The only way to switch an existing world to Hardcore mode is to use a third-party app to edit the game's files. How to change game modes in 'Minecraft: Java Edition' 1. Launch "Minecraft," and select ...

The only way to switch an existing world to Hardcore mode is to use a third-party app to edit the game's files. How to change game modes in 'Minecraft: Java Edition' 1.

Survival Mode is the standard game mode for Minecraft, but sometimes players want to switch things up without changing the settings of their generated world.

While Survival mode is fun, Minecraft has much more to offer. Here's how to change game modes on Minecraft at any time.